Welcome back to the BackCountry Pa Podcast! In this episode, we’re gathered around the campfire to break down Days 2 and 3 of our Rut Camp in the rugged big woods of Pennsylvania. If you’re chasing whitetails during the rut or planning an out-of-state hunt, this is a must-listen. We dive into our key encounters, including heart-pounding moments with rutting bucks and how our strategies played out. You’ll hear our thoughts on calling techniques and how they can make or break your hunt in...

On this episode of the BackCountry Pa Podcast, we’re bringing you the excitement and tradition of our First Annual Rut Camp! Gather around the campfire with us as we share stories from the Pennsylvania mountains during the heart of the rut. We kick things off with Ethan’s incredible success, taking down a public land tank of a mountain buck. Then, hear how the first day of camp unfolded for Drew from BullPath Gear and Cody, as they navigate the rugged terrain, engage in some thrilling...

In this episode of The BackCountry Pa Podcast, we dive into Pennsylvania public land rut hunting and explore strategies for hunting the big woods during the peak rut. We break down the differences between public vs private land hunting during the rut and discuss whether we’d consider taking a doe during the rut. Get insights on how we prepare for all-day hunts and how mobile hunting setups keep us flexible and effective in the field. We also cover calling techniques, share rut predictions...

Chasing Big Woods Bucks with Steve Sherk Jr. | PA Whitetail Guide Tips & Rut Tactics In Episode 219 of BackCountry Pa Podcast, we sit down with Steve Sherk Jr., a Pennsylvania native and seasoned Whitetail guide specializing in public land hunting. Steve has built a reputation for consistently finding and guiding hunters to mature mountain bucks in the Big Woods of Pennsylvania. In this episode, Steve takes us through his 2023-24 hunting season, sharing both his personal success stories...

Welcome back to the Backcountry Pa Podcast. On this episode we break down how Ethan felt after we found his buck along with how the rest of our evening went for the last day in Ohio on some Public land!All and all we really enjoyed diving into a piece of Public land blind and hunting it together! Affiliate links & discount codes Affiliate links: (Support us by using these links) CamoFire:...

On this episode of the Backcountry Pa Podcast, We break down what our thoughts were after two days of hunting public land out in Ohio by purly going in blind and only being able to E-Scout with OnX. We also talk about how Ethan is feeling after we had to back out from tracking the Buck he shot and how we will be attacking the next couple days. Affiliate links & discount codes Affiliate links: (Support us by using these links) CamoFire:...

On this episode Cody and Ethan had the pleasure of chatting with Sebastyan Kissell, one of the guys behind the youtube channel, Allegheny Origins. We start out the episode talking about the filming that they do on their channel, from fishing, Mountain biking and Hunting. From there we get into how Sebastyans season went 2023-2024 and how he was able to get his Biggest BUCK to date down. To end the conversation we talk about how we would prepare or plan for the 3rd week of october right...

On this episode, From Public Land to Private | Starting from Scratch | Drawback Outdoors W. Ryan and JimmyWe are joined IN STUDIO by Ryan and Jimmy he guys behind the Youtube Channel, Drawback Outdoors. We start out by doing alittle breakdown of what Drawback Outdoors is & How their 2023-2024 Hunting season went with them both getting a Buck Down! We talk about Waterfowl and How they have really gotten into Filming their trips along with what they have planned for the 2024 Hunting season....

In this podcast, Cody and Ryan sit down in Studio and break down his 2024 Opening Day Buck he was able to harvest out in 5C in the first hour of the opening day of archery season here in Pennsylvania. After that we have a few BS Hunting conversations and we answer the one question that is on everyones mind after getting a Buck Down, Now what do we do? We had a lot of good feedback on Instagram so we let you all know who said what they would be doing after getting a Buck Down in their home...

In this podcast your going to hear us talk about our plans for the State Wide Opening day of Archery season, October 5, 2024.We cover the Who, What, Where, When and Why we'll be doing certain things on the opening day or archery season in Pennsylvania.We wish you the best of luck this year and hopfully you can fill the freezer and make some memories along the way Affiliate links & discount codes Affiliate links: (Support us by using these links) CamoFire:...

On this episode Cody and Ethan chat with our good buddy, the owner of Our Ground Coffee Co., Ed Speakman. We start out the episode by talking about some self filming and bird hunting and then we dive into all things related to Our Ground Coffee Co. We talk about what the ttransition was like from having someone else roast his coffee to him and his wife buying their own roaster and doing everything them selves, from start to finish. Of course to end the podcast we talk about whats to come...

On this episode we had an in studio guest, Director of sales for Kinseys Outdoors & Bike ethusiast Phil Dixon!Kinseys Outdoors is an hunting and fishing store based out of Elizabethtown Pennsylvania that is know very well in Pennsylvania! We dive into how Phil got started in this Hunting Realm which has A LOT to do with Kinseys Outdoors. We break down what he would do differently and we all talk about what NEW HUNTERS both young and old need to know when getting into this hobby.We also...

Welcome back to another episode of the BackCountry Pa Podcast!On this one we sit down with the owner of Deer Age or Wildlife Labs on instagram, Heather Marlatt! Deer age is exactly what it sounds like, after you harvest a Deer or any other animal for that matter, you can send the bottom front two teeth into Deer Age and they will tell you EXACTLY how old that animal is. We have a great conversation with Heather all about Deer Age and some of the new stuff coming down the pipe! If you...

This episode was recorded at the Mobile Hunter Expo in Manheim Pennsylvania. We wanted to do an episode with Neil (The Outdoor Artist on instagram) but Cody also wanted to get a tattoo. So we did what makes the most sense, Cody and Ethan sat down with Neil at his booth at the Expo and did a Mobile podcast at the biggest Mobile hunter expo around! you'll hear all about how Neil got started in not only hunting but in tattooing, we break down alot of tattoo myths and dive into some ground...

On this episode Cody and Ethan sit down with a well known Pennslyvania woodsman, Ryan Glitsky. If you're listening or watching you for sure know who Ryan Glitsky is and know how dedicated he is to chasing after mature mountain bucks on public land. This episode is a little different then most podcast Ryan has been on, we do dive into some scape hunting, scouting and trail camera placement but for the most part we just sit around and BS about the season and share some stories from last year....

On this episode Ethan and Cody chat with Cody Kelly from Ohio! Cody has a passion for chasing after whitetails and has had of recent a lot of success in the early archery season in Ohio getting either his target buck down or another buck that gets his heart pumping! We start out by having alittle BS session about scouting and scrapes, but after that we dive into how Cody got started in hunting and what drives him. We also get into his hunting, scouting and just his whole process. This is...

On this episode, we have a returning guest GREG KAZMIERSKI, if you don't know who Greg is, well he is a Whitetail NUT and he not only has a passion for land management (Which he was on episode 202 for) but he also really enjoys getting on some big woods public land pieces and breaking them down. That being said, that's EXACTLY what we do, we break down how to E-scout for a short trip during the Rut! This conversation focuses on the Pennsylvania big woods but these techniques would transition...

On this episode Cody and Ethan break down The Mobile Hunter Expo that took place in Manheim Pennsylvania August 9-11th. We talk about our thoughts going into vs. what out thoughts are after the show and what we experienced. If you missed out on this show I would make sure that you keep track of where they are taking place next year so that you can attend!

On this episode we sit down and talk to Weston Homa, a Pennsylvania native who has a passion for doing things that absolutely suck and are not easy! Weston has had some great success hunting mule deer and even chasing after some Elk out west, but none of that has come easy. There's a lot that Weston would contribute to his western success, and we hit on that in this episode! Make sure to go follow Weston Homa and we hope you enjoy this episode! It may just motivate you like it has myself...

Welcome back to the BackCountry Pa Podcast, on this episode we sit down and chat with Brock Jensen and Tom Lalond from XOP Gear. XOP Gear is a mobile hunting company who has been putting out some great gear the last couple of years! They are a title sponsor of the Mobile Hunter Expo, which will be taking place in Manheim Pennsylvania August 9-11 & we will be helping out at the booth! Brock and Tom were a blast to chat with and we are honored to be working with XOP again this year! Topics...

Welcome back to the BackCountry Pa Podcast, on this episode we dive into Ethans first EVER fishing camp! Ethan took a trip to up to Tioga county to a family friends camp to do some trout fishing. We talk about his experience and the fish that he caught.

Exploring Habitat Consulting and Real Estate for Hunters with Greg In this episode, we dive deep into the world of habitat consulting and real estate for hunters with Greg, a seasoned professional known for helping landowners transform their properties into prime hunting grounds. Greg’s expertise goes beyond the conventional role of a realtor, as he actively engages in the design and enhancement of properties to meet his clients’ unique goals, particularly in the pursuit of whitetail...

On todays episode, were joined by Jacob Emery, Jacob is a diehard public land hunter from Kentucky who specializes in water access to consistently get on whitetails year after year. Thats not all Jacob is though, he is also a Dad of 3, which is where his youtube channel DO3 (Dad of 3) comes from. On this episode we discuss: -What, Why and How the Youtube channel started -How he consistently has success even with a Wife and 3 Kids at home -E-Scouting -Outdoor Industry discussions -Cell camera...

Celebrating 200 Episodes of BackCountry Pa Podcast! In this milestone episode, Cody and Ethan reflect on their journey, sharing how they got started with both hunting and podcasting. You’ll hear about the evolution of the show, the positive impacts it has had, and their exciting goals for the next five years. Additionally, they’ll discuss their upcoming season goals in the whitetail woods. We are incredibly grateful for your unwavering support. Whether you’ve been following along, listening...